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Hope Town Lighthouse, Out Islands, Bahamas

  • Address Located in Elbow Cay
    Hope Town
    Bahamas
  • Phone number+1 242 367 3067
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  • Neighborhood : Hope Town (Elbow Cay)

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Featured on many postcards, this picturesque lighthouse warrants a visit. The 120-foot, peppermint-striped tower has been guiding ships around the dangerous rocks and coral reefs since 1838. Builders of the lighthouse had to contend with vandalism by residents who did not want their profitable shipwreck industry ruined. Today, the lighthouse operates as one of the last three hand-operated, kerosene-fueled beacons in the Bahamas. Visiting the lighthouse by water taxi from the Hope Town docks is the best way to get there. Admission is free but donations are appreciated.

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Yahoo Travel Reviews ( 2 Reviews ) Top

great climbing the 101 steps

 by  Captain Jim  on  2008-04-07

loved the ferry ride to the island from Marsh Harbor. Very fast, and friendly service. The view from light house fantastic. Worth a visit if...

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CANT WAIT TO GO BACK

 by  A Yahoo! Contributor  on  2008-02-25

IT WAS AWESOME. I REALLY WANNA GO BACK EVERYONE WHO HASNT BEEN TO THE BAHAMAS SHOULD DEFINIENTLY GO THERE.ITS THE TRIP OF A LIFETIME. yea it wa...

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